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General Election - November 2024

In the 2024 election, Council seats held by Doug Cirbo (District 1) and Robert Pequeño (District 5) will be up for election.

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2022 Nomination Papers Issued

The City of Lake Forest consolidates with the County of Orange Registrar of Voters Office for all municipal elections. The City Clerk serves as the elections official and the Clerk’s Office is responsible for all candidates’ filings, the issuance and acceptance of nomination papers, City measures, and publication of all legal notices as well as campaign and conflict of interest filings required by the Fair Political Practices Commission. The general municipal elections for the City are held on the first Tuesday in November of even-numbered years for the purpose of electing City Council members or placing special measures before the voters.

The City Council is made up of five city council members who are nominated and elected by District. The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem are selected by a vote of their peers annually at a City Council meeting in December, to serve the following calendar year. The City Council members are non-partisan.

City Council members each serve a four-year term, with a maximum of two consecutive four-year terms. At the next City election, to be held on November 8, 2024, Districts 1 and 5 will be up for election.

To be eligible to be elected to the office of city council, a person must be a qualified voter and a resident of the district from which the candidate is nominated at the time nomination papers are issued as provided for in the Elections Code of the State of California. This year the nomination period is July 18 to August 12. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please click here.

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2023 Community Services Commission

Notice

The City of Lake Forest is accepting applications to serve on the Community Services Commission. Applications must be submitted online using this form and must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

The Community Services Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to the acquisition, development, and maintenance of public parks and recreational facilities. The Commission also advises the City Council on matters relating to recreational programs and provides advice to the Community Services Department.

This Commission meets the Wednesday after the first City Council meeting of each month, at 6:30 p.m. Commission members pledge upon appointment to represent the overall public good and not that of an exclusive group or interest and will sign an Ethics Policy upon appointment to the Commission. The City assigns a staff liaison to work with the Commission and facilitate communication between the Commission and the City Council.

In addition to attending the regular monthly Commission meetings, Commissioners are expected to periodically attend and participate in City programs and activities. Commissioners receive a salary of $59 per meeting, not to exceed $118 per month.

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Last Name

Address

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State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

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1. How long have you lived in the City if Lake Forest?

2. Did you vote in the 2020 election?

3. Is there anything in your background that would reflect poorly on the City of Lake Forest?

4. Are you a graduate of the City's Leadership Academy?

5. Do you participate in any of the City's Advisory Groups?

6. Do you regularly attend meetings of the City Council or the Commissions?

Please limit your responses to 100 words each for Questions 7-10.

7. If you have attended City Council or Commission Meetings, how many, and what were the major topics of discussion, or topics you have spoken about?

8. What City sponsored workshops or seminars have you attended?

9. Have you served as Chair or Member of any other Committee, Club, Board or Organization? If yes, please describe:

10. How have you been involved in the community of Lake Forest? Mention any participation in other community service organizations or clubs and activities in the community.

Tell us about your relationships to Current Council Members or Employees. Please limit your responses to 50 words each for Questions 11-13.

12. Have you endorsed, assisted or made contributions to any campaign initiated by any member of the City Council?

13. Do you have any personal or professional affiliations with any City employee? If yes, please describe:

Tell us about your understanding of government: Please limit your comments to 100 words each for Questions 14 & 15.

14. What does the term “legislative body” mean to you?

15. The Brown Act – in your own words – what does it mean to you?

Tell us about your vision for the City: Please limit your comments to 200 words each for Questions 16-18.

16. What do you hope to accomplish during your time of service as a Community Services Commissioner?

17. What prompted you to apply for appointment to the Community Services Commission?

18. What do you feel are the most important issues facing Community Services in the City of Lake Forest at this time?

Attachments

The following attachments are part of the reference materials for the application:

Applicant Verification

I attest to the following: 1. I am a legal resident of the City of Lake Forest. 2. I am registered to vote in the City of Lake Forest. 3. I am able to attend Community Services Commission meetings that are regularly scheduled on the Wednesday following the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 4. I have submitted a Statement of Economic Interest, in accordance with the Political Reform Act. 5. I understand this application is a Public Record and may be made available to members of the public upon request, with personal contact information redacted. The information provided in this application is true and accurate.

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2023 Planning Commission Application

Notice

The City of Lake Forest is accepting applications to serve on the Planning Commission. Applications must be submitted online using this form and must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

The City's Planning Commission is a decision-making body tasked with reviewing matters related to planning and development in the City. The Planning Commission consists of five members which are appointed by the City- Council with Commissioners serving four-year terms. Typical projects reviewed by the Planning Commission include applications for new development, proposed changes in zoning or the text of the Municipal Code, as well as review proposed subdivisions of land. The Planning Commission is also responsible for making recommendations to the City Council as to whether a project or action would be consistent with the General Plan.

The Commission meets on the same week in which the City Council holds their first meeting of the month on Thursdays and meetings commence at 6:30 p.m. In addition to attending the regular monthly Commission meetings, Commissioners are expected to periodically attend and participate in City programs and activities.

Commissioners receive a salary of $118 per meeting, not to exceed $236 per month.

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Last Name

Address

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State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Phone Number

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1. How long have you lived in the City if Lake Forest?

2. Did you vote in the 2020 election?

3. Is there anything in your background that would reflect poorly on the City of Lake Forest?

4. Are you a graduate of the City's Leadership Academy?

5. Do you participate in any of the City's Advisory Groups?

6. Do you regularly attend meetings of the City Council or the Commissions?

Please limit your responses to 100 words each for Questions 7-10.

7. If you have attended City Council or Commission Meetings, how many, and what were the major topics of discussion, or topics you have spoken about?

8. What City sponsored workshops or seminars have you attended?

9. Have you served as Chair or Member of any other Committee, Club, Board or Organization? If yes, please describe:

10. How have you been involved in the community of Lake Forest? Mention any participation in other community service organizations or clubs and activities in the community.

Tell us about your relationships to Current Council Members or Employees. Please limit your responses to 50 words each for Questions 11-13.

12. Have you endorsed, assisted or made contributions to any campaign initiated by any member of the City Council?

13. Do you have any personal or professional affiliations with any City employee? If yes, please describe:

Tell us about your understanding of government: Please limit your comments to 100 words each for Questions 14 & 15.

14. What does the term “legislative body” mean to you?

15. The Brown Act – in your own words – what does it mean to you?

Tell us about your vision for the City: Please limit your comments to 200 words each for Questions 16-18.

16. What do you hope to accomplish during your time of service as a Planning Commissioner?

17. What prompted you to apply for appointment to the Planning Commission?

18. What do you feel are the most important issues facing Planning in the City of Lake Forest at this time?

Attachments

The following attachments are part of the reference materials for the application:

Applicant Verification

I attest to the following: 1. I am a legal resident of the City of Lake Forest. 2. I am registered to vote in the City of Lake Forest. 3. I am able to attend Planning Commission meetings that are regularly scheduled on the same week in which the City Council holds their first meeting of the month on Thursdays and meetings commence at 6:30 p.m. 4. I have submitted a Statement of Economic Interest, in accordance with the Political Reform Act. 5. I understand this application is a Public Record and may be made available to members of the public upon request, with personal contact information redacted. The information provided in this application is true and accurate.

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2023 Traffic and Parking Commission

Notice

The City of Lake Forest is accepting applications to serve on the Traffic and Parking Commission. Applications must be submitted online using this form and must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2023. There is currently one seat available on the commission.

The Traffic and Parking Commission advises the City Council on issues relating to parking and the safe and efficient movement of traffic, including vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and other modes of transportation upon the circulation network of the City. The Commission will provide recommendations related to traffic and parking including, but not limited to traffic and parking related field studies, requests for traffic control devices, requests for permit parking and street sweeping parking restrictions, and other related matters.

This Commission meets the Monday prior to the first City Council meeting of each month, at 6:30 p.m. Commission members pledge upon appointment to represent the overall public good and not that of an exclusive group or interest and will sign an Ethics Policy upon appointment to the Commission. The City assigns a staff liaison to work with the Commission and facilitate communication between the Commission and the City Council. In addition to attending the regular monthly Commission meetings, Commissioners are expected to periodically attend and participate in City programs and activities.

Commissioners receive a salary of $118 per meeting, not to exceed $236 per month.

First Name

Last Name

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Phone Number

Fax

Email

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1. How long have you lived in the City if Lake Forest?

2. Did you vote in the 2020 election?

3. Is there anything in your background that would reflect poorly on the City of Lake Forest?

4. Are you a graduate of the City's Leadership Academy?

5. Do you participate in any of the City's Advisory Groups?

6. Do you regularly attend meetings of the City Council or the Commissions?

Please limit your responses to 100 words each for Questions 7-10.

7. If you have attended City Council or Commission Meetings, how many, and what were the major topics of discussion, or topics you have spoken about?

8. What City sponsored workshops or seminars have you attended?

9. Have you served as Chair or Member of any other Committee, Club, Board or Organization? If yes, please describe:

10. How have you been involved in the community of Lake Forest? Mention any participation in other community service organizations or clubs and activities in the community.

Tell us about your relationships to Current Council Members or Employees. Please limit your responses to 50 words each for Questions 11-13.

12. Have you endorsed, assisted or made contributions to any campaign initiated by any member of the City Council?

13. Do you have any personal or professional affiliations with any City employee? If yes, please describe:

Tell us about your understanding of government: Please limit your comments to 100 words each for Questions 14 & 15.

14. What does the term “legislative body” mean to you?

15. The Brown Act – in your own words – what does it mean to you?

Tell us about your vision for the City: Please limit your comments to 200 words each for Questions 16-18.

16. What do you hope to accomplish during your time of service as a Traffic and Parking Commissioner?

17. What prompted you to apply for appointment to the Traffic and Parking Commission?

18. What do you feel are the most important issues facing Traffic and Parking in the City of Lake Forest at this time?

Attachments

The following attachments are part of the reference materials for the application:

Applicant Verification

I attest to the following: 1. I am a legal resident of the City of Lake Forest. 2. I am registered to vote in the City of Lake Forest. 3. I am able to attend Traffic and Parking Commission meetings that are regularly scheduled the Monday prior to the first City Council meeting each month ar 6:30 p.m. 4. I have submitted a Statement of Economic Interest, in accordance with the Political Reform Act. 5. I understand this application is a Public Record and may be made available to members of the public upon request, with personal contact information redacted. The information provided in this application is true and accurate.

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Responsible Pet Ownership

Type of pet requires the procedure

Sex of Pet

Name of Pet:

Breed & Color:

Vet / Clinic:

Baker Ranch Animal Hospital,

20780 Lake Forest Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630, (949) 600-8310

El Toro Animal Hospital,

23162 El Toro Frontage Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 837-5222

Foothill Animal Hospital,

29040 Portola Parkway, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 380-1255

Lake Forest Animal Clinic,

24301 Muirlands Blvd Ste P, Lake Forest, CA 92630, (949) 837-7660

Serrano Animal & Bird Hospital,

22377 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630, (949) 855-9744

Plaza Pet Hospital,

3 Rancho Circle, Lake Forest, CA 92630, (949) 581-7979

Bliss Animal Hospital

26741 Rancho Pkwy Suite 105-D, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 354-5201 BlissAnimalHospital.com

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City: Lake Forest

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